The average train between Machynlleth and Swansea takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Machynlleth to Swansea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Machynlleth and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Machynlleth is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth station and arriving at Swansea station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Machynlleth to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
Machynlleth to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Machynlleth to Swansea train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Machynlleth and Swansea is 108 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Swansea via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 50m.